A TOUCH OF CUBAN
117 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 · 786.318.6461
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024070945 | Oct 4, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2023052626 | Aug 31, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $520 |
| 2--2018043892 | Aug 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on Delfield low boy cooler in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on coolers with buildup of debris.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in non-grade food bags at steam table.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator print and posted procedures
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no Paper towels at handwashing sink next to True Cooler Employee replaced paper towel
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum. Washed hands and changed gloves
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee drinking water on food prep table Employee placed water bottle on bottom shelf
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator print and posted
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1) True Single Door Cooler-; Cooked Oxtails (47F - Cooling) 2) True Double Doors Reach in cooler-; Cooked Rice (50-64F Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water takes more than 4 minutes to reach over 85F resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw beef stored above opened box of ham coquettes in True single door glass reach in freezer. none of the products are commercially packaged. Manager inverted during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1) True Single Door Cooler-; Cooked Oxtails (47F - Cooling) 2) True Double Doors Reach in cooler-; Cooked Rice (50-64F Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No thermo labels test kit for the temperature machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen Manager replaced during inspection.
Gasket of Delfield lowboy in poor repair.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
May 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Gasket in Delfield lowboy torn,
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Mar 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy-; Cooked Beans (56F - Cooling) Per employee food item in overnight. Item was not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy-; Cooked Beans (56F - Cooling) Per employee food item in overnight. Item was not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Gasket in Delfield lowboy torn,
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of bread crumbs removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw Shell eggs stored above container of ham in Reach in Cooler under flip top next to grill. Manager inverted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after preparation. Cooked Pork dated 09-23 not discarded after 7 days. See Stop Sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after preparation. Cooked Pork dated 09-23 not discarded after 7 days. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy under Steam Table-; Commercially packed Cooked Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Hash Browns (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Table-; Cooked Onions (100-102F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Observed item stored in tray at room temperature next to grill. Manager reheated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No Cold holding Thermometer. Hot holding thermometer provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 01/24
Container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag stored on slicer on table in kitchen. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in Lowboy Reach in entrance of kitchen torn.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Lowboy cooler under the steam table in kitchen.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee after washing hands wipes hands on apron. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Tamales prepared more than 7 days not discarded. Container dated 12/16. Per Manager employee failed to removed label from container.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Tamales prepared more than 7 days not discarded. Container dated 12/16. Per Manager employee failed to removed label from container. Preparation time cannot be determined.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box-; Ham Coquettes (117-120F - Hot Holding); Beef Empanadas (116-118F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 3 hours. Manager reheated.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in Sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1) Employee tied apron and then reached out for a clean plate to fix customer's food without removing gloves nor washed hands. 2) Employee washed hands with gloves on. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employees removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw beef stored above containers of cooked chicken and cooked potatoes in True reach in cooler next to hand washing sink in kitchen. 2) Bags of of raw beef stored over bags of cooked chips in true double doors freezer entrance of kitchen. 3) Plastic bags of raw beef stored above containers of ham and bag of ham in true double doors reach in front of kitchen. 4) Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of ham and cheese in reach in cooler under flip top in cook line. Chef inverted.
Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to hands washing sink. Chef elevated.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee ate eggs after preparing a customer meal in food prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and phone stored on top of slicer across from prep sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wears hairnet during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. Chef removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of rice in kitchen next steamer not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.